Spring season is full of park items.
Located in the center of Niseko, Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu boasts the best variety of courses in Niseko, from courses perfect for powder runs to grooming (compacted snow) runs with high-speed turns. Many of the 22 courses are characterized by a varied course design with slopes and undulations. In the '23-24 season, the long-awaited night game and free ride park will return, and in addition, "Spring Park", which is said to be a spring tradition at Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, will also return!
There aren't that many items installed, but the location is exceptional.
Nakayama Pass is only 60 minutes from downtown Sapporo.
The spring ski season, which started on April 1, 2024, will run until May 6.
Natsuyu Plateau is located in the southwestern part of Iwate Prefecture, with the Kitakami Mountains to the east and the Ou Mountains to the west.the website .
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Park location Near the summit of the 1st gondola | Along the 1st pair lift business period ~Until the ski resort closes (scheduled for May 6th) Park opening hours 10:00 - 16:00 | Night game - 19:00 | Hike up area 9:30 - 15:00 course length 330m Item count 15 items or more variation JUMP 30% / JIB 70% Usage fee [Spring ski ticket] 1-day lift ticket 4,800 yen for adults / 4-hour ticket 4,400 yen
◆ Official HP / https://www.getokogen.com/winter/index.html
[Fukushima Prefecture]Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain ｜Step Up Park North
Provided by: Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain is a snow resort that attracted attention when it was reborn as a big slope with 33 courses and 13 lifts in the 2023-24 season by combining the former Alts Bandai and Nekoma Ski Resorts. Originally, the two ski resorts were linked, and the snow park was moved to the best location at the right time throughout the season, but even with Nekoma His Mountain, the wonderful park environment remains the same.
There are 7 types of parks installed. The main "Step Up Park" is located in both the north and south areas, but only the north area "Step Up Park North" is open in spring. The slopestyle park located on the Devil 3 course can be enjoyed for about 5 months from opening until spring. Being able to rotate the lift efficiently with the Devil Cat Chair and being able to see a panoramic view of the park from the lift is another fun experience. At the time of opening, the slopestyle slopes start from beginner to fun and gradually increase in size, and during the high season, slopestyle slopes range from 5m to 10m and are suitable for intermediate to advanced levels.
In the north area, Forest Mini Park is a limited-time park for beginners, located at the bottom of the slope. It's a mini-park that is easy to enter even if it's your first time at the park, but it may close early depending on the melting snow.
Another must-see for spring is the Spring Banked Park. This is an area where you can play banked slalom and natural terrain, and it is a fun park where you can play repeatedly regardless of your gear, such as skiing, snowboarding, snow skating, scooting, etc. In addition, in the south area when there is sufficient snow, there will be a 1,800m terrain play park called ``Flowing Park'' and ``Night Park,'' as well as ``Global Park,'' where a gigantic 17m kicker will be built to match the world championship level.
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Park location North Area Devil 3 business period ~Until the ski resort closes (scheduled for May 6th) Park opening hours 10:00 - 15:00 course length 550m Item count 10 items or more variation JUMP 60% / JIB 40% Usage fee Web discount 1-day ticket: 4,900 yen for adults (5,000 yen sold at the counter)
◆ Official HP / https://www.nekoma.co.jp/snowpark/
[Nagano Prefecture]
You can see from the photo that the shape of the item is beautiful. Jump system is super fulfilling by making use of abundant snow!
Tsugaike Kogen is one of the most popular ski resorts in the Hakuba area due to its large scale and abundant snowfall.
Because there is plenty of snow, it is possible to build large tables, and it is characterized by a high rate of jumping items such as kickers (12m, 7m, 6m, 3m). Tsugaike's Big Air is famous for being ``too big.'' In that sense, I look forward to watching other people's performances. Items change depending on the amount of snowfall, so be sure to check the website. the real-time park status the website or Instagram .
In this way, you can check the status of items as they are updated on the website every day.
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Park location ① Lower part of Hannoki course ② Upper part of Hannoki course (Spring Park) business period ① Early January - March 24th ② March 25th - until the ski resort closes (scheduled for May 6th) Park opening hours 9:00～15:00 course length 800m Item count up to 40 items variation JUMP 60% / JIB 30% / NATURAL 10% Usage fee From the end of the season until May 6, 2024 [Spring discount] 1-day lift ticket 4,700 yen for adults, web ticket 4,230 yen
◆ Official HP / https://www.tsugaike.gr.jp/
[Nagano Prefecture]
The number of consecutive items is amazing! Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park has a high quality park worthy of its name.
The park is open for a long time, from late November to May, and has three lanes, so you can definitely aim for a step up. There are two lifts running along the park, making it very efficient and allowing you to ski over and over again.
the real-time park status the website .
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Park location R4 course business period ~Until the ski resort closes (scheduled for May 6th) Park opening hours 8:50 - 15:00 course length 550m Item count 30 items or more variation JUMP 40% / JIB 40% / NATRUAL20% Usage fee [Spring Ski Campaign] 1-day lift ticket 4,500 yen for adults
◆ Official HP / https://www.hakuba47.co.jp/winter/area/snowpark/
[Nagano Prefecture]
In spring, Nozawa Onsen has stable weather and a peaceful atmosphere. Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort boasts an elevation difference of 1,085m from the summit to the bottom, and boasts one of the largest ski resorts in Japan in terms of ski area. Although it is a big field, the lifts are strategically placed, allowing for efficient flow into various courses.
Uenodaira Snow Park, which stretches from 1,220m to 1,410m on the Uenodaira slopes, has a total length of about 2km and is equipped with many items of various sizes and levels, such as kickers, boxes, rails, half pipes, waves, etc., and is suitable for park beginners to advanced skiers. Compatible with up to The condition of the park is in excellent condition as it is constantly maintained and managed by a professional park manager (digger). Uenotaira Park also has a 110m long halfpipe, but this season ends on March 31st. At Kaminotaira Snow Park, you can enjoy the entire park efficiently with just one lift.
From April 6th, the park will be moved to Yamabiko C course. The Yamabiko area at the top of the mountain is a popular spring field where you can enjoy a beautiful tree run with a mix of beech and white birch. The park will be closed from April 1st (Monday) to April 5th (Friday) due to park preparation, but you can enjoy mellow park rides in the Yamabiko area until the May holidays.
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Park location Uenohira → Yamabiko C course (from 4/6) business period ~May 6, 2024 (Monday, Shinkyu) Park opening hours ８:10 - 15:30 course length 2000m Item count 20 items or more variation JUMP 40% / JIB 40% / NATURAL 20% Usage fee Haruyama fee 1-day pass gondola common: Adults 5,300 yen Seniors 4,200 yen
◆Official website/ https://nozawaski.com/winter/course/park/
[Niigata Prefecture]
You can enjoy the sense of scale unique to Arai even in the park. Snow park in freeriding heaven
Arai Snow Resort boasts an incredible amount of snowfall of 18 meters a year. The top of the slope is 1,280 meters above sea level and has over 3 meters of snow as of the beginning of April. There are a total of 14 courses and 10 free riding zones (avalanche terrain) in a variety of terrain, including steep slopes, tree runs, and long courses, and 84% of the slopes are uncompacted snow slopes, making it a powder heaven in the high season.
To take advantage of this abundant snow, a snow park will be set up at the top of the ski slope, Be Free, starting in mid-March. The Be Free Course, which stretches gently from the summit, is a FIS-cup certified course with a distance of 1,300 meters and an average slope of 18 degrees. This is the image of the park's items and layout. The first half has kickers, banks, and jump items, and the second half has jib items. It can be rotated with the tray lift, so you can enjoy it efficiently.
This season is scheduled to be open until mid-May, and during the spring season, the one-day lift ticket will be 4,500 yen, a discount of 2,100 yen compared to the high season 6,600 yen (19 to 59 years old). Spring is the perfect season to fully enjoy Arai's Big Mountain while also enjoying the park.
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Park location Befree business period Mid-March to mid-May 2024 (planned) Park opening hours ８:30 - 16:00 course length Be Free 1300m Item count 15 items or more variation JUMP 25% / JIB 25% / NATURAL50% Usage fee Spring season (March 25, 2024 - May 12, 2024) Ages 19 - 59 1 day ticket 4,500 yen
◆Official website/ https://www.lottehotel.com/arai-resort/ja/ski/slopes-guide/Terrain-Park.html
[Niigata Prefecture]GALA QUEST PARK & LvUP!PARK
GALA QUEST PARK From March 27th, the lower part of Broadway will be fully expanded!QUEST PARK is about to get real
GALA Yuzawa is a ski resort that is directly connected to the Shinkansen station and boasts excellent access. GALA QUEST PARK, which was very popular in the 22-23 season, opened in the north area in early February. The park, which has a safe design and is perfect for practicing, has been developed with items suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced players.
From March 27th (Wednesday), the lower part of Broadway has become a full-scale park, with large kickers and jib items for advanced skiers installed. Kickers of various sizes can fly one after the other, making it an ideal environment for practicing jumping. the latest layout on QUEST PARK's Instagram . In addition, "LvUP!PARK" (Level Up Park), which is popular among park beginners, will continue.
GALA QUEST PARK LvUP!PARK PARK DATA
Park location GALA QUEST PARK North Area Lower Broadway business period ~May 6, 2024 (Monday, Shinkyu) Park opening hours ８:00 - 16:00 course length ー Item count 15 items or more variation JUMP 80% / JIB 20% Usage fee ~April 7th 1-day ticket Adult 6,500 yen (Web price 5,800 yen)
◆Official website/ https://gala.co.jp/winter/pickup/21392/
[Niigata Prefecture]
"Kagura Park" where you can ski until late May “Faster than anywhere, late than anywhere”
Kagura is famous for its powder area, but its strengths as one of Japan's heaviest snowfall areas are also demonstrated in its park management.
Whenever you go skiing during the season, you can choose the best park according to your level and taste. The charm of Kagura is that you can enjoy the whole free ride with a high probability of enjoying the powder at the right time.
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Park location Kagura Park: Kagura Main Slope business period Kagura Park: Kagura Main Slope - Late May 2024 Park opening hours 9:30-15:30 (varies by park) course length Varies depending on the park (Kagura Park: approximately 1000m) Item count Varies depending on the park (Kagura Park: 20 or more items) variation JUMP 30% / JIB 40% / NATURAL 30% Usage fee 1-day ticket general 6,800 yen (Webket 1-day ticket adult 5,500 yen)
◆ Official HP / https://www.princehotels.co.jp/ski/kagura/winter/
[Niigata Prefecture] Kandatsu
A mecca for day-trip ski resorts with easy access, the
It is well equipped with facilities such as hot springs and nap rooms, so it is popular as a day ski resort from the Tokyo metropolitan area, and many skiers and snowboarders buy season tickets and come every weekend. Although the ski resort is compact in size, it has attractive courses and has a deep-rooted park culture. There is a Kandatsu Freeski School run by Kentaro Tsuda and Simon Fujita, so you can use the school to hone your technique.
In the '23-24 season, the former SCLOVER PARK has been given a new look and has become even more powerful. It was reborn as ``Go Pro FUN PARK'' in collaboration with the action camera ``Go Pro.'' Produced by professional snowboarder Atsushi Ishikawa, it was designed as a park for intermediate and advanced snowboarders with plenty of items. We also have a wide variety of items such as kickers in 4, 7, 8, and 10m sizes, as well as spines, boxes, banks, and rails.
"Hike Up Park" is a beginner's park with items that even beginners can easily play. The theme is for beginners and intermediates to level up, and it's perfect for getting better at jibbing. In addition, for the 2023-24 season, the park that was called "Mountain wave park" has been upgraded as QUIKSILVER "SURF THE MOUNTAIN PARK." This is a park where you can enjoy terrain play, and you can experience dynamic sliding using walls.
“Go Pro FUN PARK” items (as of April 1st) PARK DATA
Park location Sirius et al. business period ~Sunday, April 21, 2024 Park opening hours ８:00 - 16:00 course length 1000m Item count 30 items or more variation JUMP 50% / JIB 40% / NATURAL 10% Usage fee Spring 1-day ticket 3,500 yen (8:00~16:00) Spring 4-hour ticket 3,000 yen
◆ Official HP / https://www.kandatsu.com/
[Gunma Prefecture]
Provided by: Marunuma Kogen The altitude of the top is 2000m. The spectacular view of Mt. Nikko-Shirane enhances the exhilaration of skiing. Easy day trip from the Tokyo metropolitan area. The fact that the ski resort opens early is also attractive. Depending on the snowfall, it may be possible to ski continuously for up to 4km including the park in mid-December.
Marunuma Kogen has the largest number of items in the Kanto area, with 20 to 30 items.
Marunuma Kogen also has “FROZEN WAVE PARK” produced by Taro Tamai. It is a unique park that pursues the fun of running a board on ice waves with a feeling similar to surfing on a 3D topography with medium and gentle slopes.
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Park location Orange course upper part business period ~May 6, 2024 Park opening hours ８:00 - 16:00 course length 1000m Item count 30 items or more variation JUMP 30% / JIB 60% / NATURAL 10% Usage fee Spring 1-day ticket 5,400 yen Same-day 5-hour ticket 4,900 yen
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◆Official HP／ https://www.marunuma.jp/winter/snow-park/
[Gifu Prefecture]
Provided by: Snow Wave Park Shiratori Kogen
Snow Wave Park Shiratori Kogen opens early in late November every year, even though it's about an hour and a half drive from Nagoya. They use snow machines to keep big kickers in stable conditions. Surprisingly, this area gets a lot of snow, and you can sometimes taste the powder in March.
In order to enjoy the abundant snow and unique topography to the fullest, skiing regulations are kept to a minimum to create an environment where you can ski freely on any slope. The uniqueness of the snow park, where you can slide as much as you like, and jump as much as you like, and the entire area is natural, is also appealing. The company has a history of operating snow parks since the 1990s, and its sophisticated park management techniques have been passed down through generations of diggers. Each item has a high degree of perfection. The big kicker is also famous as Hajime Okumino. There are lines on both sides of the quad that extend from the base that allow you to hit kickers of all sizes.
The '23-24 season will be open until Sunday, April 7, 2024. Full skiing as of April 1st! All 15 items at the snow park are now open. 11m big kicker, spine, 7m + 6m double kicker, 3m double kicker, 4m + 4m + 3m triple kicker, 2m kicker, beginner kicker x 2, BOX, rail, 4 consecutive waves!
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Park location Romance area/quad area business period ~Sunday, April 7, 2024 Park opening hours ８:00 - 16:00 course length 1500m Item count 15 items or more variation JUMP 50% / JIB 20% / NATURAL30% Usage fee 1-day ticket: Adults 4,400 yen (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) 3,400 yen (weekdays)
◆Official HP／ http://www.siratori-k.jp/swp/
[Gifu Prefecture]
A popular park at Takawase Snow Park is PANORAMA PARK, which you can drop into from the Panorama Quad Lift drop-off point on the right-hand side when looking from the bottom of the slope. It is an easy-to-flow park that uses terrain such as waves, mini-kickers, rails, and boxes, and is supervised by Maoto Yokota, one of the founding members of the professional snowboarding team HYWOD.
The same field also has ``MIXED UP BANKS,'' the only complex park in the western Japan area that combines kickers and banks, and ``No. 1 Halfpipe,'' which has world-class specifications.
・GOLGODA BOX
Park location Top of the panoramic course business period Scheduled as long as there is snow until April 29th (Monday/Holiday) Park opening hours 8:00～15:00 course length Approximately 100m Item count 5 items or more variation JIB100% Usage fee One-day lift ticket: 5,700 yen for adults / Afternoon ticket: 4,400 yen for adults (12:00-16:30…Sales start from 11:30)
◆Official HP／ https://www.takasu.gr.jp/gelande/#gelande02
